The Krewe of Thoth reveled at its 68th annual Carnival ball Saturday in the Pontchartrain Center with a pageant titled “Thoth Says…Express Yourself.”

The theme was reflected in a tableau in which the members of the krewe represented various expressions and idioms of speech. The ornate set depicted a royal drawing room — a fitting setting for the spectacular affair.

The queen wore a sheath gown of white imported silk, trimmed in silver and Austrian rhinestones. It featured rhinestone- and silver-beaded appliques with dangling beaded fringe. Her jeweled crown and scepter were of matching design. Her collar carried out the look of the crown jewels and was covered in lace and trimmed in rhinestones. Her mantel was styled with an Egyptian motif, jeweled with brilliance.

The royal pages in his majesty’s court were Masters Craig Martin Gonzales, son of Mr. Craig G. Gonzales and Dr. Melissa Jane Aldy; and Peter Simon Miller Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Miller.

Pages to the queen were Masters Brennan Ray Billodeaux, son of Mr. and Mrs. Damon R. Billodeaux; and Matthew Anthony Dallimore, son of Mr. and Mrs. David A. Dallimore Jr.

King Thoth LXVIII wore an imperial-styled tunic of white imported silk, trimmed in silver and featuring original rhinestone appliques matching that of the queen. His mantel featured the same design motif as the queen. His crown and scepter matched those of her majesty.

The captain, who represented the power of language, wore a traditional-style tunic of white silk trimmed in rhinestones. The front was accented with rhinestone applique designs. His floor-length cape featured a stand-up collar adorned in Austrian-stone designs. A traditional rhinestone dome with fantasia plumes completed his attire.

The royal officers of Thoth wore costumes of purple with silver trim and headdresses with matching fantasia plumes.